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Survivor's Handbook
Telephone counselling & referrals for survivors of abuse
24-hour support including how to access Thuthuzela Care Centres for medical and forensic assistance to rape survivors
Specific support to LGBTQI community including referrals to shelters. Triangle offers a call back service.
Centre for the Study of Violence & Reconciliation
Website
Focus: Violence prevention and reconciliation.
Greater Nelspruit Rape Intervention Programme (GRIP)
Website
Focus: Support for rape survivors.
Nisaa Institute for Women’s Development
Website
Focus: Women’s empowerment and support.
People Opposing Woman Abuse (POWA)
Website
Focus: Support and advocacy for women abuse survivors.
UWC Community Law Centre Gender Project
Website
Focus: Gender justice and legal support.
AIDS Consortium
Website
Focus: HIV/AIDS advocacy and support.
Family and Marriage Society of South Africa (FAMSA)
Website
Focus: Family and marriage counseling.
End Violence against Women
Website
Focus: Ending violence against women.
Faith Trust Institute
Website
Focus: Domestic violence prevention and faith-based responses.
GBV Prevention Network
Website
Focus: Gender-based violence prevention.
Raising Voices
Website
Focus: Preventing violence against women and children.
White Ribbon Campaign
Website
Focus: Engaging men in preventing violence against women.
Athlone House of Strength
Paarl: 021 862 9983
Family and Marriage Society of South Africa (FAMSA)
Ilitha Labantu
Gugulethu: 021 633 2383
Mosaic
Wynberg: 021 761 7585
New World Foundation
Lavender Hill: 021 701 9744
Rape Crisis
Saartjie Baartman Centre
Athlone: 021 633 1253
United Sanctuary Against Abuse
Atlantis: 021 572 8662
Woman Abuse Line
0800 150 150
Child Abuse (Lifeline/Childline)
24-hour line: 0800 05 55 55
HIV/AIDS National Line
0800 012 322
Domestic abuse can impact your mental health. It can lead to mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, or increase the symptoms. This can affect your mood, sleep, appetite and can make you withdraw from activities you enjoy, decrease your motivation or, in severe cases, make you have suicidal thoughts or self-harm.
Domestic abuse can have a considerable impact on your health and wellbeing – and your children. It is also likely to have an effect on your mental health and your self-esteem, that can last for a long time after leaving an abusive partner. Some survivors might develop coping strategies such as using alcohol, drugs or other substances. If you are struggling with this, support is here for you.
When the abuse is over and you have made practical arrangements in relation to housing, money and schools – you may be expecting to feel great, but be patient because this may not happen straight away. Sometimes, survivors may feel an immediate sense of elation which may suddenly be displaced by feelings of grief and overwhelm. However you respond individually is valid.
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Empower yourself with our Job Skills Programme, designed to build a brighter future.
Join our Advocacy & Rights Programme, championing equality and justice for all.
Explore the GBV Hub for resources, support, and ways to take action against gender-based violence.
Get informed with crucial facts about abuse and learn how you can make a difference.
Access our educational resources to deepen your understanding and support your advocacy efforts.
Explore essential safety tips and strategies to protect yourself from abuse and create a secure environment for your well-being.
